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About
Westerly Aviation is a flight school in Rhode Island where students can earn their private, instrument, commercial license and more!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,700 – $26,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Westerly Aviation is estimated to cost $6,700 – $26,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Westerly Aviation operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Westerly Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Westerly Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150M and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Westerly Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Westerly Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.